Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Shreveport, LA
TNAA TotalMed RN
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,035/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
Description
UNIT: OR TECH
Experience Required: 2 years experience. First time travelers must have 2 years of perm staff RN experience in acute care. Robotics (Davinci) – experience required, many procedures are done robotically at this facility
Neuro Spine/Neuro Vascular: Robotic - Laminectomy, Fusion, Discectomy, Craniotomies and Aneurysm clipping (required). General surgeries: Lap Chole, Nephrectomy, Whipple; Bariatric: Roux-en-Y, gastric sleeve
Urology: Cystos, TURPs, bladder tumor resection, stone removal
Transplant (strongly preferred) – kidney, liver, pancreas
Cardio/Thoracic experience (strongly preferred)
Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)
Certs Required: BLS, National certification not required. Active LA/Compact license for submission.
Floating: Ophthalmology to assist; CVOR depending on experience
Employer
TNAA TotalMed RN
11 nurses recommend working with TNAA TotalMed RN
Pros
Responsive, friendly, makes sure to get the best for his travelers
Cons
N/a
Recommends working with TNAA TotalMed RN
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TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Shreveport, LA
As a travel nurse in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
- Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
- The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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